Krishak Bandhu Form - Summary
Krishak Bandhu form is a special application started by the West Bengal Government to support farmers and farm workers. Many farmers find it hard to grow crops, so this scheme gives them financial help for their livelihood.
This scheme is open to all farmers in West Bengal, including sharecroppers (farmers who give part of their crops as rent). Eligible farmers get a Krishak Bandhu Card, which allows them to receive different benefits. The form is available in Bengali and can be downloaded as a PDF, making the application process easy.
Eligibility Criteria for WB Krishak Bandhu Form
- The farmer must be a resident of West Bengal.
- The minimum age of the farmer should be 18 years, and the maximum age should be 60 years.
- The advantages of the scheme are open to both landowning farmers and agricultural labourers.
Documents Required for Krishak Bandhu Form
If you want to apply under the WB Krishak Bandhu Scheme , here is the list of required documents:
- Farmer’s death certificate to claim insurance benefits.
- Aadhaar card of the deceased farmer and the Aadhaar card of the applicant relative.
- Age certificate of the deceased farmer.
- Certificate of post-mortem of the deceased farmer in case of accidental death.
Key Features of the Krishak Bandhu Yojana
- This scheme aims to provide support to poor farmers and labourers who often struggle with crop production due to inadequate farming methods.
- Every farmer will receive annual financial aid of Rs. 10,000, paid in two installments: once during the sowing of Kharif crops and again during the Rabi season.
- The scheme also includes an insurance policy for farmers and agricultural workers.
- Monetary benefits are directly transferred to the beneficiaries’ bank accounts, ensuring that the help reaches the right person and reducing the chances of middlemen.
Benefits of the West Bengal Krishak Bandhu Scheme
Under the scheme, farmers having 1 acre or more of cultivable land are entitled to receive financial assistance of up to Rs.10,000 per year. Farmers possessing less than 1 acre of cultivable land receive assistance on a pro-rata basis, subject to a minimum assistance of Rs.4,000 per year.
Farmers registered in “Krishak Bandhu” scheme get preference in the State Government’s paddy procurement scheme implemented by the Food & Supplies Department. The State Government is planning to extend benefits of other farmer centric government schemes to the Krishak Bandhu registered farmers.
The financial assistance is disbursed in two equal instalments:
- Kharif Season: April – September
- Rabi Season: October – March
